Communal violence and displacement have returned to Mali. But unlike in 2012, this time tensions are flaring in the central regions.

There seems little Washington can do to prevent Iraq becoming a key Iranian trading partner and energy customer.

Following a long and violent protest movement, a transitional deal has finally been reached in Sudan. But can it bring democracy to the long-suffering country?

Iran’s military strategy calls for asymmetric warfare against a much more powerful foe in the United States, with a focus on increasing the military and economic costs of any potential conflict.

In a blow to separate Franco-German efforts, Sweden has apparently signed onto the British-led consortium to build a next generation European fighter jet.

Zac and Nick discuss some of the military dimensions of a potential US-Iran conflict, and how Tehran might seek to maximize the costs of a US campaign.

In a case of the FPO’s Ibiza scandal redux, Italy’s League is now embroiled in a Russian funding scandal.

If history is any indication, don’t expect Russia to jump to Iran’s assistance in the event of a US military strike.

Ursula von der Leyen’s past links with major consultancies has some questioning her appointment as EU Commission president.

However much the French president wants to save the Iran nuclear deal, Europe’s inability to insulate Tehran from US sanctions has already been laid bare.